Senior Optical Reliability Engineer, OISL Reliability

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks an experienced Senior Optical Reliability Engineer to lead reliability for optical and electrical components in our OISL Reliability team. You will develop models, run FMEA/FTA, and drive ALT/HALT programs to ensure product lifetime and performance.

Collaboration with design, systems, and test engineers is essential for reliability excellence. The role emphasizes cross‑functional work, data‑driven decision making, and delivering reliable optical interconnect solutions for space

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability models, failure distributions, and statistical analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical/ Optical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with optics, opto-electronics and electronics.
• Experience with reliability engineering principles and system-level concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain reliability models and frameworks for optical and electrical components.
• Conduct FMEA, FTA, and RCA for optical systems and subsystems.
• Define and execute ALT and HALT programs for optical components.
• Apply Weibull analysis and other models to predict and improve lifetime.
• Collaborate with system-level teams to improve overall reliability and availability.
• Establish reliability requirements and verification plans for new products.
• Develop and maintain reliability documentation (test plans, reports, specs).
• Support qualification and validation activities for optical/electrical components and assemblies.
• Communicate reliability findings to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Component reliability

Optics & electronics

Reliability analysis tools

Statistical analysis

System reliability

FMEA/FTA

Python/MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics/EE/OE

Master/PhD preferred

Tools

Weibull++

ReliaSoft

FMEA/FTA software

Job description

Senior Optical Reliability Engineer, OISL Reliability

Job ID: 10530076 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.

We are building the next generation of optical interconnect systems, and reliability is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Optical Reliability Engineer to join our OISL Reliability team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the long‑term reliability and performance of optical systems, components, and subsystems — including optical amplifiers and laser-based technologies. You will work cross‑functionally with design, systems, and test engineering teams to develop and execute reliability strategies that meet product quality and lifetime requirements. You will have the opportunity to work on state of the art optical technologies, collaborate with world‑class engineers, and make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain reliability models and frameworks for optical and electrical components


• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and root cause analysis (RCA) for optical systems and subsystems


• Define and execute accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated life testing (HALT) programs for optical components


• Apply reliability growth models, Weibull analysis, and other statistical tools to predict and improve product lifetime


• Collaborate with system‑level engineering teams to assess and improve overall system reliability and availability


• Establish reliability requirements and verification plans for new product development programs


• Develop and maintain reliability documentation including test plans, reports, and specifications


• Support qualification and validation activities for optical and electrical components and assemblies


• Communicate reliability findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability


• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field


• Experience with optics, opto‑electronics and electronics


• Experience with reliability engineering principles, including reliability models, failure distributions, and statistical analysis


• Experience with system‑level reliability concepts, including reliability block diagrams and system availability modeling


• Experience with reliability analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Weibull++, ReliaSoft, FMEA, FTA)


• Experience with data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related discipline


• Experience with electrical design and optical communication systems


• Familiarity with industry reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-HDBK-217, IEC 61709, SMS, MIL-STD-785)


• Prior experience in a hardware reliability or component engineering role within the optical communications or aerospace industry


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related discipline


• Experience with electrical design and optical communication systems


• Familiarity with industry reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-HDBK-217, IEC 61709, SMS, MIL-STD-785)


• Prior experience in a hardware reliability or component engineering role within the optical communications or aerospace industry


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSU). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.